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Every No. 1 Single of the Seventies: Tanya Tucker, “What’s Your Mama’s Name”

July 19, 2026 Kevin John Coyne 3

Tanya Tucker dodges the sophomore slump with the first of two classic hits.

Every No. 1 Single of the 2000s: Kenny Chesney featuring Uncle Kracker, “When the Sun Goes Down”

July 19, 2026 Kevin John Coyne 2

A perfectly competent radio hit.

The Best Albums of 2026

July 13, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 8

A running list of every album to receive four stars or higher in 2026.

Debut albums by Charley Pride, Emmylou Harris, Dwight Yoakam, Patty Griffi

The Greatest Debut Albums in Country Music: Part Three

July 12, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 5

The greatest debut albums from the greatest decade for debut artists.

The Greatest Debut Albums in Country Music: Part Two

July 8, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 13

The best debut country albums of the 1980s.

Album Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 23

July 6, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 1

The second half of 2026 kicks off with new releases from Keith Urban, Swamp Dogg, Angie K, Cole Goodwin, Cody Johnson, and American Aquarium.

The Greatest Debut Albums in Country Music: Part One

July 4, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 2

The best debut albums from country music’s first golden era.

Album Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 22

June 29, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 1

New releases from Tift Merritt, Levi Turner, River Shook, McCoy Moore, Norman North, SOBI, Outlaws’ Almanac, Billy Ray Cyrus, The War & Treaty, Colby Acuff, Jason Eady, Koe Wetzel, and
Kashus Culpepper.

The Greatest Debut Albums in Country Music: Introduction

June 22, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 17

Country Universe presents our picks for the 40 Greatest Debut Albums in Country Music.

Album Review Roundup: Vol. 2, No. 21

June 22, 2026 Jonathan Keefe 1

New releases from Willow Avalon, Taj Mahal & the Phantom Blues Band, Austin Snell, Girl Named Tom, Redferrin, Haylie Davis, Jobi Riccio, Vandoliers, Andrew Sa, Caleb Caudle, Lori Rayne, and Midland.